Why learn gatka????

Gatka is a small part of our heritage (Sikh) Shashtar Vidiya which is totally ignored by majority Sikhs & especially Sikh Leaders. We (Sikhs) were blessed with this knowledge by all our Gurus. We had our own "Weapon less Art" & "Weapons Art" which is similar to Kung-Fu, Karate & other types of Martial Arts which originated in India and came back to us in the form of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, etc... In which that particular nation had attached their traditional & religious values which we adhere to, pay to learn and respect those when we or when we send our children to learn that particular art. There are few good Masters of Sikh Martial Art (search the net or ask around locally) who are eager to pass their knowledge to some sincere students. We need to take initiative to grab the chance with both hands to learn & support Akharas of Sikh Martial Art (SMA) and be the part of the instrument to bring Sikh Martial Art in line with other Martial Arts. Yes, I agree our Gurudwaras should sponsor good Gatka / Shashtar Vidiya Masters, but don't have any hope as our Pardhans are too busy doing nothing and wasting Gurudwara money for their own feudal political advantage with total disregard to Guru’s Hukam and Sikh History & Heritage, which does not do any good to Sikh community & Sikh Children. We are the ones who put them there if they don't listen to your requests do not vote for them, ultimately it is YOUR responsibility to do it. Sikh Martial Art should & must have Sikh traditional & religious values, because without these values the art will only be brute force. We are Not there to convert anyone, similarly you do not become Buddhist or anything else when you learn that particular Art.